Self-Publishing News: The Times They Are A Changing
OK, I couldn't not use that as my title this week, could I?! And if you don't know what I…
Latest Creative Publishing News From Orna Ross’s Go Creative! Show
Once a month Orna Ross’s Go Creative! Show focuses on Creative Publishing, and in this latest episode with Porter Anderson they chat about the Hot Sheet and three newsworthy topics from the past month that are most relevant to authors.
Why I Write What I Write – Creative Non-Fiction
A fascinating case study of how a former research scientist Katrina Kirkwood arrived at the best way to tell the story of her grandmother's mysterious beads, illustrating the concept of creative non-fiction.
Jane Friedman shares 7 Things An Author Should Do
In this insightful podcast, Jane Friedman takes us through seven critical elements that are foundational for any author who is serious about their writing career. I've summarised some of the key takeaways that resonated with me, but listen to this broadcast yourselves to delve into the subject in greater detail.
Self-Publishers: Until You Know How To Market Your Books, Don’t Pay For A Book Marketing Service
Too many self-publishers want to offload marketing tasks but the Alliance of Independent Authors recommends understanding where your book fits in the marketplace and how to sell it first.
Book Marketing: How to Create An Author Brand – Case Study with Jessica Bell
An informative and inspiring case study of how one indie author, Jessica Bell, devised a new author brand to cover her diverse collection of fiction and poetry.
5 Reasons to Attend Indie Author Fringe
Are you ready for Indie Author Fringe on Saturday 22nd October?
24 sessions over 24 hour of the best indie author education online to help you turn your creative endeavours into a fully-fledged author business. Here are 5 great reasons to attend our Indie Author Fringe event...
Self-publishing News: What Amazon Did Next
FOMO (not to be confused with its spoonerised cousin!). Fear of Missing out. It's one of the great anxieties of…
12 Self-Publishing Services Authors Should Beware
Are you getting value for money for any add-on services from a self-publishing services provider? Do you even need them? ALLi Watchdog John Doppler provides a handy checklist to help you sidestep potential pitfalls.
Writing: How Starting A Blog Turned Me into a Self-published Author
British indie author and keen mountaineer Mark Horrell explains how writing a blog improves his writing, how his blog turned into books, and each makes the other more successful. Essential reading for any blogging indie author!
Ask ALLi October Self-Publishing Q&A Video & Podcast
Each month, Joanna Penn of The Creative Penn and Orna Ross, ALLi Director, answer ALLi Members’ self-publishing questions. If you missed our live Q&A session you can catch up with the video, listen to the podcast or read a summary of this month’s questions and answers here.
Opinion: Why It’s Even Harder to Find an Agent for A Non-Fiction Book – and Why I’m Glad I Tried
Today's Opinion post, Charlie Raymond explains why it's nigh-impossible to find an agent for non-fiction - and why he's glad he still gave it a try, before successfully self-publishing his memoir, "Hired, Fired, Fled".